499 /100k
Violent crime rate
5.7 /100k
Homicide rate
157 /100k
Robbery
299 /100k
Aggravated assault
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Violent crime rate
1970–2023499▲ 6%
Violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents.
Data table
| Violent crime rate | 499 /100k | |
| Homicide rate | 5.7 /100k | |
| Robbery | 157 /100k | |
| Aggravated assault | 299 /100k |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate2023, FBI UCR | 499 /100k | 364 /100k |
| Homicide rate2023 | 5.7 /100k | 5.7 /100k |
National ranking
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Overview
The violent crime rate in California is 499 per 100,000 residents. The chart shows the long-run trend since 1970.